Kennedy Wilson Expands Existing $250 Million Share Repurchase Program to $500 Million

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Kennedy Wilson (NYSE:KW) has announced an expansion of its share repurchase program, increasing it from $250 million to $500 million. As of September 30, 2020, the company has repurchased approximately 12.9 million shares for about $232 million since the program's inception in March 2018. The repurchases will occur in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, with timing and amount being at the company's discretion. This move aims to enhance shareholder value and reflects management's confidence in the company's future prospects.

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• Expansion of share repurchase program from $250 million to $500 million, enhancing shareholder value.
• Approximately 12.9 million shares repurchased since March 2018, totaling $232 million, indicating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson (NYSE:KW) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved expanding the company’s existing share repurchase program from $250 million to $500 million. As of September 30, 2020, approximately 12.9 million shares of Kennedy Wilson’s common stock, totaling $232 million, have been repurchased since the program was initially authorized in March 2018.

Repurchases under the program may be made in the open market in privately negotiated transactions, through the net settlement of the company’s restricted stock grants or otherwise, with the amount and timing of repurchases dependent on market conditions and subject to the company’s discretion. The program does not obligate the company to repurchase any specific number of shares and, subject to compliance with applicable laws, may be suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice.

About Kennedy Wilson

Kennedy Wilson (NYSE:KW) is a leading global real estate investment company. We own, operate, and invest in real estate through our balance sheet and through our investment management platform. We focus on multifamily and office properties located in the Western U.S., U.K., and Ireland. For further information on Kennedy Wilson, please visit: www.kennedywilson.com.

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